Best New Products of SEMA 2012

Best Tools of SEMA

When it comes to checking out new automotive products, there's no better place to do so than the SEMA show. Hundreds of companies from around the globe unveil their newest and best wares at the show each year. With a large chunk of one of the halls dedicated to new releases, we had our work cut out for us, and we spent most of a day examining some of the awesome new truck parts on display. Rather than overwhelm you with every part we liked, we've narrowed it down to our favorites, including one Best New Product pick from each editor. Take a look at what we saw below, and keep an eye out for these parts in the coming months.

Who: American Force WheelsWhat: Forged-Aluminum Elite SS6 WheelWhy: A new design for 2013, the Elite SS6 is forged from aluminum for maximum strength and minimum weight, and it's designed for many direct bolt-on fitments. It's also available in 5-, 6-, and 8-lug in several finishes.Where: (786) 345-6301, www.americanforcewheels.com

Who: Billet BadgesWhat: Black and Charcoal Badges for Ford RaptorWhy: Take your Raptor undercover with these CNC-machined, black powdercoated billet aluminum Ford badges. The center script and pinstriping is filled in with charcoal gray paint for a subtle look, and these badges are available in both 7-inch and 9-inch sizes.Where: (760) 744-0663, www.billetbadges.com

Editors' Pick – Dan WardWho: BMF WheelsWhat: 20x12 Death Metal Black Forged WheelWhy: Unveiled for the first time at SEMA, BMF's new forged wheel fits perfectly into their existing line of aggressive designs. However, the machined lettering around the lip tells you that this wheel is lighter and stronger than ever.Where: (888) 313-2580, www.bmfwheels.com

Who: BOLTWhat: Padlock 2.0 One-Key LockWhy: Ever had to dig through your glovebox or think hard about where you left an important key? BOLT has solved this conundrum with a padlock that unlocks using your truck's ignition key—if you've got the key to your truck, you've got the only key you need.Where: (877) 251-8798, www.boltlock.com

Editors' Pick – Harley CamilleriWho: Bulldog Lighting/KC HilitesWhat: KC Dual LED Light BarWhy: A unique patent-pending design from KC, this LED lightbar is the ultimate in dual-purpose design. With the switch flipped up, it lights up white for visibility, and flipped down, it's amber to warn others to stay out of your way.Where: (855) 533-2855, www.kchilites.com

Who: Bully DogWhat: GT Tuner for HemiWhy: Trusted tuner Bully Dog has cracked the code on the new 2011-2013 Hemi motors, allowing for improved power, torque, and fuel economy. If that's not enough, the GT for Hemi also includes gauges, DTC code reader, performance testing and many more tweaks for your new Ram.Where: (866) 285-5936, www.bullydog.com

Editors' Pick – Maxwell MatthewsonWho: Full Race/Borg WarnerWhat: EFR-7163 TurbochargerWhy: EFR stands for Engineered for Racing, and that spells out Borg Warner's intentions for this new turbo designed for the new Ford EcoBoost V-6. With a lightweight aluminum bearing housing and mixed-flow turbine design, it's compact, spools quickly, and flows enough air to achieve up to 550 hp.Where: (866) 385-5722, www.full-race.com

Who: G2What: Brute Aluminum Diff CoverWhy: Not only does G2's new diff cover look tough, but its machined face acts as a heat-sink to reduce gear oil temperatures. This means more protection for your gears and bearings, as well as a mean new look for your truck.Where: (877) 852-7720, www.procompusa.com

Who: GoProWhat: HERO3 CameraWhy: From GoPro, the industry leaders in go-anywhere do-anything compact video cameras, comes the next leap forward: the HERO3. With three sub-models to choose from, each camera in the new lineup is 30 percent smaller, 25 percent lighter, and two times more powerful than the previous generation.Where: (888) 600-4659, www.gopro.com

Who: Go RhinoWhat: Dominator D4 SidestepsWhy: Not only does this step look aggressive and rugged, it's designed for function with dual non-slip footpads. It's also available in chrome finish and multiple lengths.Where: (714) 257-7389, www.gorhino.com

Who: HellwigWhat: Big Wig Rear Sway Bar for 2011-and-newer Ford Super DutyWhy: Hellwig's Big Wig rear bar is designed for aggressive towing and hauling, while also improving the handling and stability of your Super Duty on or off-road. The 15/16-inch bar is formed out of heat-treated 4140 steel, and then powdercoated for long-term durability.Where: (559)734-7451, www.hellwigproducts.com

Who: KinetikWhat: KP1800 Professional Series Power CellWhy: Kinetik's top-of-the-line Professional Series power cells are designed for extreme conditions and rough handling. At the same time, it provides high performance for starting, off-road, marine, and mobile audio applications.Where: (888) 522-8346, www.kinetikaudio.com

Who: Mickey ThompsonWhat: Baja ATZ P3Why: The Baja ATZ P3 has a unique “hybrid” design between an all-terrain and mud terrain to give you the grip you need for your weekend adventures and a smooth ride to get you down the road in comfort. It's also got an extra-wide footprint and beefy tread blocks for great all-around traction.Where: (330) 928-9092, www.mickeythompsontires.com

Who: Paramount AutomotiveWhat: Revolution LED Grille for 2011-13 Ford Super DutyWhy: This grille takes the tried-and-true chrome and black grille to a whole new level with the addition of LED bolt accents. Toughen up your Super Duty while also adding a refined touch at the flip of a switch.Where: (866) 988-8348, www.paramountrestyling.com

Who: PioneerWhat: TS-A1605C component speakersWhy: Leave it to the engineers at Pioneer to design something called a multilayer Mica Matrix speaker cone. We're not sure exactly what that is, but they tell us it delivers louder, clearer sound with improved mid-bass response, and that certainly sounds good to us.Where: (310) 952-2000, www.pioneerelectronics.com

Who: Pop & LockWhat: PL9000 Power-Pop Tonneau Cover LockWhy: Having a tonneau cover on your truck has always been a trade-off between securing your bed and keeping it easily accessible. With this kit, you can unlock and open your tonneau cover remotely—the best of both worlds.Where: (920) 425-0151, www.popandlock.net

Who: Pro CompWhat: La Paz WheelWhy: Pro Comp's new 5029 Series La Paz wheel looks mean with its matte-black finish and beadlock-style lip. As part of their Motorsports line of alloy wheels, the La Paz would look great on most any lifted truck.Where: (800) 776-0767, www.procompusa.com

Who: Rancho SuspensionWhat: 2-inch Sport System Lift KitsWhy: Many entry-level lift kits only include springs and spacers, but Rancho's Sport System includes RS9000XL shocks for a smoother ride. The kit also includes front coils, rear spacers, front bumpstop spacers, and even rear brake line drop brackets for a complete lift solution.Where: (734) 384-7804, www.gorancho.com

Who: Retrax Truck Bed CoversWhat: PowertraxPRO Tonneau CoverWhy: Retrax is leading the way in electric tonneau covers with features like ball-bearing sliders, remote push-button opening and closing, and multi-position electromagnetic locking. It even includes an LED light to illuminate your bed.Where: (800) 206-4070,www. retrax.com

Who: Rigid IndustriesWhat: LED GrillesWhy: Rigid Industries' idea to combine a custom grille and an LED lightbar into one unit is nothing less than brilliant (pun intended). These futuristic-looking mesh grilles are cut from tough 304 stainless steel, and include all hardware for a simple install.Where: (480) 655-0100, www.rigidindustries.com

Who: Snow PerformanceWhat: Comp-One Boost Cooler for dieselWhy: The Comp-One is the first paired water-methanol injection system and performance tuner package. Snow Performance's famous water-meth system drastically lowers EGTs, allowing for an aggressive new tune that unleashes up to an extra 70 horses.Where: (719) 633-3811, www.snowperformance.net

Who: TruxedoWhat: Deuce Tonneau CoverWhy: The Deuce is the first and only soft roll-up, hinged tonneau cover combination. It folds up from the front and rolls up from the rear for full bed usage and accessibility.Where: (877) 878-9336, www.truxedo.com

Who: US SpeedoWhat: 2007-2012 GM Truck Black Ops gauge kitWhy: US Speedo's new black ops gauge kit is perfect for those of us that love stealth. When not backlit, the gauges stay blacked out, but they light up brightly for easy visibility when needed.Where: (810) 244-0909, www.usspeedo.com

Who: VolantWhat: Fast Fit Intake for 2011-2013 Silverado/Sierra 1500Why: Volant's Fast Fit intake line is now available on the 2012-2013 Silverado and Sierra, featuring a simple install for improved horsepower and fuel economy. Make the most of your money with this inexpensive upgrade.Where: (909) 481-3888, www.volant.com

Who: Warn IndustriesWhat: Vantage 4000 WinchWhy: The Vantage features best-in-class 4,000-pound pulling capacity, and is specifically designed for heavy-duty fullsize truck usage. With an affordable price tag, its myriad of features makes it a great bang for the buck.Where: (503) 722-1200, www.warn.com

Who: EZ-RedWhat: Brake Line Wrench KitsWhy: Available in eight sizes and conveniently packaged in a carrying case, EZ-Red's metric and SAE brake line wrenches make swapping lines easier than ever. Each wrench has a ratcheting head and 180 degrees of flex for reaching into tight spots.Where: (800) 645-4757, www.ezred.com

Who: GearWrenchWhat: 120XP Ratcheting WrenchesWhy: The 120XP is named after its 120-position design, which cleverly uses a dual-engagement 60-tooth design for smoothness and accuracy. Due to this unique design, it also remains strong and durable, avoiding the largest downside of other fine-tooth ratchets.Where: (800) 688-8949, www.gearwrench.com

Who: Grip TiteWhat: GT Pro Series 6-piece Wrench SetWhy: The advanced wrench design used by Grip Tite gets a grip on any nut or bolt, even those that have been rounded or stripped by lesser wrenches. The more torque you apply, the harder Grip Tite's cams grip, making removing bolts a breeze.Where: (800) 549-4505, www.bt-andf.com

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Who: Ingersoll RandWhat: W5130 ⅜-inch 20V ImpactoolWhy: With a sizeable 190 lb-ft of torque, this impact tool packs a punch that rivals pneumatic tools, but with the versatility that only a cordless tool can provide. Plus, its compact size and light weight mean it's easy to maneuver and won't tire out your arms after a long day of wrenching.Where: www.ingersollrandproducts.com

Who: Miller ElectricWhat: Multimatic 200 TIG/MIG/Stick WelderWhy: Miller has released their most versatile machine yet, with an all-in-one, fully portable, multiprocess power source. Plus, it weighs only 29 pounds and runs off 120V or 230V power, so you can take it with you wherever you need it.Where: (800) 426-4553, www.millerwelds.com

Who: Port-A-CoolWhat: Hurricane Portable Evaporative Cooling UnitWhy: If you're anything like us, you're familiar with how miserable it can be to work under your truck on a hot day. Port-A-Cool's Hurricane unit uses evaporative water-cooling and high airflow to lower temperatures up to 30 degrees. Say goodbye to being drenched in sweat.Where: (800) 695-2942, www.port-a-cool.com

Who: RousseauWhat: Tool Box with Stainless Steel Drawer FrontsWhy: With a painted housing and bright stainless drawers, Rousseau's new toolbox certainly looks sharp. However, there's more than meets the eye, as the drawers slide out effortlessly and have enough space for an arsenal of tools.Where: (800) 463-4271, www.rousseaumetal.com